cosmetologest

Tiana Baker

cosmetologest

Tiana Baker

Skills Needed

Cosmetologists need to have the technical skills to perform a wide range of beauty treatments, the creative skills and vision to identify what each individual client needs and the people skills to effectively communicate with customers. Many cosmetologists are also self-employed or own their own business, so managerial and marketing skills are also important.

Duties/Responsibilities

A cosmetologist needs the proper training to work in the field of cosmetology successfully. Besides the schooling and training, a cosmetologist needs to have the physical abilities associated with performing the duties of a cosmetologist. Before a person considers a career in cosmetology, she needs to know what physical skills she will need that are not learned in school

Salary/Growth

Most cosmetologists earn an hourly wage and overtime pay for working more than 40 hours per week. The average salary ranged from $7.55 to $10.30 per hour. Overtime wages ranged from $10.08 to $14.31 per hour. Along with hourly and overtime wages, cosmetologists also receive tips from customers. Average tips ranged from $1.26 to $3.67 per hour.

Education

In order to be a licensed cosmetologist, most states require you to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. In addition to that, cosmetologists are required to complete training in a state-licensed cosmetology school. The average time it takes to complete a cosmetology program is about nine months. Cosmetologists usually take classes throughout their career to keep up with current trends and new techniques.